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Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Michigan had a total population of 10,077,761, with a median household income of $72,875, which is 10% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Michigan Quick Facts

Population 10,077,761
Median Household Income $72,875
Median Home Value $231,600
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.7%
Median Age 40.2 years
Homeownership Rate 73.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%
High School Graduation 92.1%
Counties 83
Cities/Places 745
Population 10,077,761
Median Income $72,875 10% lower than national
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Unemployment 5.7%

How Michigan Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population10,051,59510,077,761+0.3%
Median household income$71,149$72,875+2.4%
Median home value$217,600$231,600+6.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.8%
$25K-$50K 18.7%
$50K-$100K 30.0%
$100K+ 35.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.2%
$10K-$15K
3.8%
$15K-$20K
3.2%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.5%
$30K-$35K
3.8%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
7.0%
$60K-$75K
9.8%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
10.1%
$125K-$150K
7.1%
$150K-$200K
8.6%
$200K+
9.5%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,129/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

45out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Michigan

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Detroit638,530$39,93832.7%
2Grand Rapids198,535$69,10816.9%
3Warren137,928$64,01614.8%
4Sterling Heights133,573$79,90911.1%
5Ann Arbor122,036$82,21223.8%
6Lansing113,023$54,38220.1%
7Dearborn107,423$65,32424.3%
8Livonia93,851$98,4604.7%
9Troy87,898$120,0455.4%
10Westland83,633$62,07614.3%

Richest Cities in Michigan

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Bingham Farms$244,618$580,50068.9%
2Orchard Lake Village$206,667$737,00066.6%
3Franklin$194,079$774,90080.2%
4Huntington Woods$190,150$473,90083.8%
5Bloomfield Hills$189,942$947,90078.9%
6Village of Grosse Pointe Shores$189,583$733,50076.8%
7South Gull Lake$188,750N/A87.5%
8Beverly Hills$177,412$511,00077.9%
9Pleasant Ridge$171,125$448,70079.3%
10East Grand Rapids$166,610$521,30079.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Michigan

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Pinconning1.2x$79,600$64,565
2Fostoria1.3x$123,300$97,434
3Bessemer1.3x$69,900$53,523
4Crystal Falls1.4x$83,300$60,865
5Beecher1.4x$51,500$37,515
6Wakefield1.4x$79,100$55,759
7Flint1.4x$53,500$37,646
8Norway1.4x$91,100$63,846
9K. I. Sawyer1.4x$87,300$60,833
10Buena Vista1.5x$62,000$41,999

Explore Michigan Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Michigan (83)

83 results
Wayne County1,772,259$60,53920.8%$178,500
Oakland County1,279,825$97,7607.7%$343,600
Macomb County879,853$77,83710.4%$243,900
Kent County663,150$82,63110.1%$289,900
Genesee County403,305$62,28116.4%$182,400
Washtenaw County369,822$89,18014.2%$374,100
Ottawa County301,203$90,5028.3%$323,400
Ingham County283,913$65,52616.7%$198,800
Kalamazoo County262,375$72,53212.7%$241,800
Livingston County195,833$103,0395.1%$356,800
Saginaw County188,665$60,62218.2%$152,800
Muskegon County175,961$65,02414.1%$198,300
St. Clair County160,221$71,27011.3%$224,600
Jackson County160,060$66,07311.7%$193,700
Monroe County155,505$77,33510.5%$228,900
Berrien County153,288$65,42515.1%$224,300
Calhoun County133,778$63,17713.9%$162,800
Allegan County121,456$83,2838.4%$267,100
Eaton County109,130$79,5978.3%$216,900
Bay County103,008$61,76313.3%$152,200
Lenawee County98,415$70,51810.7%$196,800
Grand Traverse County96,166$81,6479.6%$339,400
Lapeer County88,837$77,3069.7%$239,000
Midland County83,757$77,70510.7%$195,400
Clinton County79,626$88,2109.7%$259,500
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All Cities & Places in Michigan (745)

745 results
Detroit638,530$39,93832.7%$83,900
Grand Rapids198,535$69,10816.9%$244,500
Warren137,928$64,01614.8%$193,400
Sterling Heights133,573$79,90911.1%$274,300
Ann Arbor122,036$82,21223.8%$453,400
Lansing113,023$54,38220.1%$128,700
Dearborn107,423$65,32424.3%$218,800
Livonia93,851$98,4604.7%$281,100
Troy87,898$120,0455.4%$420,300
Westland83,633$62,07614.3%$184,600
Farmington Hills83,515$104,8367.6%$354,500
Flint80,175$37,64634.1%$53,500
Wyoming77,353$73,67710.5%$225,200
Rochester Hills77,089$120,6945.2%$409,800
Southfield76,236$68,16610.3%$236,200
Kalamazoo73,076$52,27224.9%$179,000
Novi66,717$110,7235.4%$421,900
Pontiac62,104$44,32924.4%$121,700
Taylor62,081$61,08118.4%$152,600
Dearborn Heights61,771$60,39121.9%$185,100
St. Clair Shores58,140$73,5008.4%$210,700
Royal Oak57,950$101,1096.2%$328,700
Kentwood54,296$74,37310.4%$268,200
Battle Creek52,374$55,69317.6%$141,900
Portage49,259$83,2127.1%$262,300
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Population Overview

Michigan has a total population of 10,077,761, making it one of the most populous states in the nation. The median age is 40.2 years, 3% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Michigan is 40.2 years. This is 3% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Michigan is $72,875. This is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 6% higher than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 9% higher than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $231,600. Housing costs are 30% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Michigan is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.9%) is well below the national average of 19.3%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Michigan come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Michigan?

Michigan has a total population of 10,077,761 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Michigan?

The median household income in Michigan is $72,875, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Michigan?

Michigan has 745 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 83 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Michigan?

The poverty rate in Michigan is 13.2%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Michigan?

The largest city in Michigan is Detroit with a population of 638,530.